Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from the power source while updating the BIOS as this could harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you may briefly see a black screen.
Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge T630 Version 2.4.2
Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.PowerEdge T630 BIOS Version 2.4.2
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Export log issues in the Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Human Interface Infrastructure (HII).
- Rarely, the system may stop responding because of a power failure during the boot process.
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR8.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x1F.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x39.
Read More- Export log issues in the Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Human Interface Infrastructure (HII).
- Rarely, the system may stop responding because of a power failure during the boot process.
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR8.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x1F.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x39.
Version
2.4.2, 2.4.2
Release date
21 Mar 2017
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
UrgentDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_GK2F7_WN64_2.4.2.EXE
File Size: 21.75 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
05972bdc3b0595761a628588d057f31c
SHA1:
9b9b1bb0e79e7321a1ce0d14a1d58c00751c1c1a
SHA-256:
a05c205993a5e8af66c80d6cf6362afe5c98389a1b4dc12fa5bec5d7978a0e8a
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_GK2F7_LN_2.4.2.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
c350fcd8ebafea839b81e34f5f98779f
SHA1:
8cbe8cfed762e1ebbc48ead403ee046a9088ad3b
SHA-256:
c684e8b0fec24608c6b70c2ba7eb46be75a0447771b55b01c5a54938e6b3d3f5
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: T630-020402.efi
File Size: 5.43 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains compressed content that can be executed from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Manager. Download the file to the EFI partition on a removable media device. Insert the removable media, then reboot the system and run the program from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Manager.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a54e014729798dcafdc43c44e4bbe1b5
SHA1:
c243af80b730db4657549f29aa9da0f487ac67ec
SHA-256:
8f86cbb96051097e7011cacda5f9a6e353e933eed7b43836665dd8e3fb28c0fb
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: T630_BIOS_02_04_02_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 267.31 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of an archive of PDF files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer. It is necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader first to view the files in this archive.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
f3efa25e941b4f306decc5769eae307d
SHA1:
e24d84b8b488c31e2290ce020d7edaa21d0bcadf
SHA-256:
ccdbb08d4373fd10f2caa2613ae47bd15bd5784ca178996eb0f94a926a70be22
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_GK2F7_WN32_2.4.2.EXE
File Size: 14.31 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
7b7f18f88063ae43f856fc7e4e1ca0fc
SHA1:
86e09f978d57fa531fc0edc0df7ebeecb761e67b
SHA-256:
29d02bc48ff1f33c29841ce07c64fa69b1cc9b468354c41f1bd2b9c8990c02d5
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_GK2F7_LN_2.4.2.BIN
File Size: 62.99 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
eb1401067a9879dc7d3dd91a88f9d989
SHA1:
e7634bc308bf4a410f7f373ac010ab5463ff98cb
SHA-256:
7d29a342c152e3c577889fcfd900a8e6e0f0f155584b14013a05199f9c0036fc
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
FGA,PWREDG T630,BTO
FGA,PWREDG T630,BTP
FHC,PH6177D
PowerEdge T630 BIOS
SWB,BIOS,13G,T630,Q4FY17,V2
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for EFI
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
You can update the BIOS using a UEFI shell bootable media, such as a USB key.
1. Copy the file to the bootable device with UEFI shell.
2. Boot the system to UEFI shell by using the bootable device.
3. Run the executable (.efi) under the UEFI shell. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
You can also load this executable directly from BIOS Boot Manager without a UEFI shell bootable media.
1. Copy the file to a USB device
2. Plug in the USB device and press F11 during POST to enter BIOS Boot Manager
3. Navigate to the System Utilities menu and select BIOS Update File Explorer
4. Select the USB device and navigate through the directory contents to find the executable (.efi)
5. Launch the executable and follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Linux DUP:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[revision].BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Windows Dup:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign.
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
You can update the BIOS using a UEFI shell bootable media, such as a USB key.
1. Copy the file to the bootable device with UEFI shell.
2. Boot the system to UEFI shell by using the bootable device.
3. Run the executable (.efi) under the UEFI shell. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
You can also load this executable directly from BIOS Boot Manager without a UEFI shell bootable media.
1. Copy the file to a USB device
2. Plug in the USB device and press F11 during POST to enter BIOS Boot Manager
3. Navigate to the System Utilities menu and select BIOS Update File Explorer
4. Select the USB device and navigate through the directory contents to find the executable (.efi)
5. Launch the executable and follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Linux DUP:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[revision].BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Windows Dup:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign.
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